Answers

Subtract 63/7 from 5/70

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

5/70 - 63/7 is -125/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 7 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   63/7 = 63 × 10/7 × 10 = 630/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/70 - 630/70 = 5 - 630/70 = -625/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/14

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